88 Games Reveals Kapih, A Ramayana-Inspired Platformer for PC, Consoles

Bengaluru-Based Developer 88 Games Announced Its Debut Game, Kapih, An Action Platformer Rooted in Indian Folk Tales, on Sunday. There’s no confirmation on the release date, but the game is set to launch on Pc (via Steam and EPIC Games Store), PS5 and Xbox Series S/X. Kapih will feature Diverse Platforming Sections, Boss Battles and a Local Co-Operative Mode.

Indian Action Platformer Kapih Reveled

According to the Studio, the game is set against the backdrop of Ramayana and follows the journey vaanar, a young monkey who goes on an adventure after his village is destroyed. 88 Games also debuted a trailer for kapih along

The trailer features Classic Action Platforming Sections with Run-Run-Run-Gun Gameplay Across Diverse Leavels Inspired by Indian Folklore. Kapih also features Cuphead-Sstyle Boss Fights, With Vaanar Taking on a Variety of Creatures and Monsterns. The young monkey protagonist will be joined by his friend bindu, a co-op character contraindled by a second player.

“Kapih delivers a fast-paced, action-packed journey filled with platforming challenges and dynamic combat. Players will travel a variety of hand-crafted stages, Each offering unique gameplay twists, ”88 games said in a press release. “While Run-N-Gun Action Drives The Experience, Kapih also introduce additional modes like Horizontal Shoot-Me-Me-Me-Me-Me-Me-Up Sequenses and Vehicle-Based Sections,” The Studio Added.

Players will also discover new weapons and power-ups as they program through levels in the game. According to the developer, the game’s art style has been inspired by kalamkari, Thanjavur, Warli and Madhubani Art Forms. “From Intricate Hand-Drawn Villages to Vibrant Mandala-Infused Landscapes, Every Detail is meticulously Crafted to Bringing India’s’s Cultural Vibrancy to Life,” 88 Games SAID.

Kapih can be wishlisted on Steam and EPIC Games Store And is confirmed to launch on Ps5 and Xbox Series S/x.